St. Leonard’s Society of Canada

Purpose

St. Leonard’s Society of Canada (SLSC) is a national organization with a membership of eight affiliated not-for-profit organizations actively supporting the community safety needs of their local communities, largely through the operation of community-based residential facilities. The organization’s mission is to promote humane and informed justice policy and responsible leadership to foster safe communities. SLSC endorses evidence-based approaches to criminal and social justice, conducts research and develops policy, support member affiliates, and advances collaborative relationships and communication among individuals and organizations dedicated to social justice.